Kenny Macintyre (19 July 1944 – 30 May 1999) was a Scottish political journalist. Born in Oban, he spent most of his life on Mull, and became a journalist in his 30s. He was known for his work ethic and sense of humour. He was Political and Industrial Correspondent for BBC Scotland for 10 years and was also a keen sportsman. He was a son of Angus Macintyre, a poet and bank manager. Before he entered journalism he was a bank clerk, and ran a gift shop and a building business. He was the father of Colin MacIntyre, the musician, and Kenny Macintyre who is also a BBC journalist. During his career as a journalist, he charmed John Major into giving him an interview by telling him that if he refused, Chelsea F.C. would be defeated. He ambushed Margaret Thatcher by hiding in a hotel cupboard to ge
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